By Stanley Nkwocha In politics, the most powerful decisions are sometimes the ones that end speculation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election is one of such decisions. It is a statement of trust, a signal ofContinue Reading
Okechukwu says no realistic prospect of harmonising opposition presidential candidates as ‘horse has bolted’ The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has advised opposition parties that there is no realistic prospect of harmonising opposition presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Okechukwu, who is aContinue Reading
Enugu North by-election: Health Commissioner hails electorates for defiling rain, delay The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, has hailed voters especially female electorate in Nsukka council area for defiling rain and other challenges in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. The Independent National Electoral CommissionContinue Reading
Kwara 2027:10 APC Aspirants Alert Presidency to Alleged Plot to Enlist Monarchs for Danladi-Salihu By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Ten governorship aspirants and members of the Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara have alleged a plot to enlist traditional rulers in the state to support the emergenceContinue Reading
3-Year Scorecard: Rep Atu sponsors 17 bills, lists other achievements Rep. Chimaobi Atu (APC), member representing Enugu North and Enugu South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has sponsored 17 bills, four motions, and two petitions in the House of Representatives. Atu said this on Tuesday evening during a mediaContinue Reading
Oseni Assures Tinubu of One Million Votes from Oyo, Unveils Support for Artisans By Adewale Owoade The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Remi Oseni, has mobilised thousands of artisans and traders across Oyo State to support theContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: Between Hope, Nostalgia, and Deep Pain By Dr. Emeka Ononamadu, Executive Director of Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) and former INEC Residents Electoral Commissioner in Enugu State. I look at Nigeria’s democratic journey with a mixture of nostalgia and deep pain.Continue Reading
Democracy: Statesman tasks leaders on people-oriented projects, human capacity development An Elder Statesman, Chief Hycienth Ngwu, has tasked political office holders and leaders on people-oriented projects and human capacity development to ensure democratic dividends get to the grassroots. Ngwu, who is a well-known community leader in South-East, saidContinue Reading
27-Year: Democracy not perfect, remains preferable to military rule – Ex-DG VON The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, says Nigeria’s uninterrupted democratic rule is not perfect but remains preferable to military rule. Okechukwu, who is a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saidContinue Reading
